Quiz Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez

Say You'll Remember Me: Full-Book Quiz (20 Questions)

Use this quiz to review Abby Jimenez's Say You'll Remember Me. Questions span the entire story, from Xavier and Samantha's first meeting to the epilogue. Each question is linked to a specific chapter or theme from the book summary. After the quiz, find the complete answer key with brief explanations. For deeper analysis, visit the Questions and Answers page or read the Ending Explained.

Plot & Sequence Questions (8 Questions)

  1. What medical condition does Samantha's kitten Pooter have that requires surgery?
    A. Feline leukemia
    B. Atresia ani
    C. A broken leg
    D. Upper respiratory infection

  2. Where do Xavier and Samantha get trapped together, forcing them to share personal secrets?
    A. A broken elevator
    B. An alien-themed escape room
    C. A stuck Ferris wheel
    D. A locked veterinary clinic

  3. After their first date, what does Samantha reveal to Xavier at her nearly empty apartment?
    A. She is moving to California permanently
    B. She is engaged to someone else
    C. She has a terminal illness
    D. She is secretly a billionaire

  4. What song plays on repeat while Xavier and Samantha are trapped?
    A. "Harvest Moon"
    B. "Come On Eileen"
    C. "Just Another Day Without You"
    D. "Every Breath You Take"

  5. Who offers to work for free at Xavier's clinic, providing mentorship?
    A. Dr. Hank Brekken
    B. Becca
    C. Chris
    D. Janessa

  6. What object does Xavier find hidden under a laundry bucket, returning it to Samantha's family?
    A. Grandma's bracelet
    B. Samantha's missing earring
    C. A lost wedding ring
    D. A vintage lava lamp

  7. How does Xavier finance his many trips to see Samantha in California?
    A. He wins the lottery
    B. He takes out a second mortgage
    C. He works extra shifts and emergency clinic hours
    D. His friends start a GoFundMe

  8. In the epilogue, what family treasure do they discover in the Dodge Dart?
    A. A hidden diamond necklace
    B. Long-missing family jewelry
    C. A stack of old love letters
    D. A box of gold coins

Character Motivation Questions (5 Questions)

  1. Why does Xavier initially recommend euthanizing Pooter?
    A. Because he dislikes cats
    B. Because the kitten has a poor prognosis and expensive surgery
    C. Because Samantha angers him
    D. Because the clinic lacks resources

  2. Why does Samantha insist Xavier must forget her after their first date weekend?
    A. She is not attracted to him
    B. She believes an impossible long-distance relationship will only cause future pain
    C. She is already in another relationship
    D. She wants him to focus on his career

  3. What drives Xavier to avoid contacting his parents, even after his father views his Instagram story?
    A. He is afraid of being disinherited
    B. He wants to protect his friends from them
    C. He was abused by them as a child and remains estranged
    D. He is too busy with his veterinary practice

  4. Why does Samantha volunteer to be the full-time caregiver for her mother Lisa?
    A. She feels guilty for leaving Minnesota
    B. She believes her sister Jeneva is incapable
    C. She wants to prove she can handle anything
    D. She is the only sibling without a job after being laid off

  5. Why does Xavier agree to stop volunteering at the animal rescue?
    A. He loses interest in animal welfare
    B. His friends pressure him to focus on money
    C. He needs the time for extra paid shifts to afford visits to Samantha
    D. The rescue closes permanently

Theme & Symbol Questions (4 Questions)

  1. The recurring mustard joke between Xavier and Samantha symbolizes what?
    A. Their shared love of cooking
    B. Samantha's unguarded affection and Xavier's desire to be seen that way
    C. A secret recipe
    D. Their argument on a first date

  2. In Chapter 44, Samantha says she hopes her life is remembered as a love story about Xavier. What theme does this speech reinforce?
    A. The importance of career success
    B. Memory and identity being shaped by love
    C. The futility of long-distance relationships
    D. The power of forgiveness

  3. The 1966 Dodge Dart convertible given to Samantha represents what?
    A. Grandma's rebellion
    B. Samantha's freedom and independence, but also a metaphor for her family's history
    C. Xavier's dream car
    D. The danger of old cars

  4. What does the term "witness to a life" mean within the novel?
    A. A legal document
    B. A partner who shares daily memories and experiences
    C. A person who observes from a distance
    D. A medical diagnosis

Synthesis Questions (3 Questions)

  1. Compare Samantha's experience of traditional family obligations with Xavier's concept of a chosen family. How do these two views conflict and ultimately reconcile?

  2. In Chapter 33 (Xavier), Dr. Hank says keeping bonded dog pairs together is important. How does this advice parallel Xavier and Samantha's relationship?

  3. Would you consider the novel's ending hopeful or bittersweet? Use evidence from the epilogue to support your answer.

Answer Key

  1. B. Atresia ani – Chapter 2 (Xavier) describes the kitten's congenital condition requiring surgery.

  2. B. An alien-themed escape room – In Chapter 7 (Xavier), they get locked inside and share deep secrets.

  3. A. She is moving to California permanently – Chapter 9 (Samantha) reveals this after their first date weekend.

  4. B. "Come On Eileen" – The song plays on loop throughout the escape room scene (Chapter 7).

  5. A. Dr. Hank Brekken – In Chapter 33 (Xavier), Hank, an 80-year-old retired vet, offers to work for free.

  6. A. Grandma's bracelet – Chapter 36 (Samantha) – Xavier finds it under a laundry bucket.

  7. C. He works extra shifts and emergency clinic hours – Multiple chapters show Xavier taking on more work to afford flights (e.g., Chapters 26, 29, 33).

  8. B. Long-missing family jewelry – Epilogue – They find it hidden in the car's secret dashboard compartment.

  9. B. Because the kitten has a poor prognosis and expensive surgery – Chapter 2 (Xavier) shows his practical recommendation.

  10. B. She believes an impossible long-distance relationship will only cause future pain – Chapter 18 (Samantha) and Chapter 9 (Samantha) explain her reasoning.

  11. C. He was abused by them as a child and remains estranged – Chapter 7 (Xavier) and later chapters reveal his abusive childhood.

  12. D. She is the only sibling without a job after being laid off – In Chapter 40, Samantha is laid off and becomes the primary caregiver.

  13. C. He needs the time for extra paid shifts to afford visits to Samantha – Chapter 23 (Xavier) and others show this trade-off.

  14. B. Samantha's unguarded affection and Xavier's desire to be seen that way – Chapter 31 (Xavier) – Xavier says he wants her to look at him the way she looks at mustard.

  15. B. Memory and identity being shaped by love – Samantha's speech in Chapter 44 (Xavier) emphasizes that even if details fade, the love story remains.

  16. B. Samantha's freedom and independence, but also a metaphor for her family's history – The car is a gift from Grandma and appears in key scenes, symbolizing her roots and mobility.

  17. B. A partner who shares daily memories and experiences – Xavier and Samantha use this phrase to describe their desire for a shared life (Chapter 17, 18, etc.).

  18. Sample answer: Samantha feels duty-bound to care for her biological family, even when it means sacrificing her own happiness. Xavier, estranged from his abusive parents, builds a chosen family from friends, clinic staff, and later, Hank. The conflict is resolved when Xavier decides to move to California, integrating himself into Samantha's family while also bringing his chosen family into their life (e.g., Hank walks him down the aisle in the epilogue). Both characters learn that family can be both inherited and created.

  19. Sample answer: Dr. Hank's advice about keeping bonded pairs together mirrors Xavier and Samantha's long-distance struggle. They are a bonded pair separated by distance, and their physical separation causes them misery. Xavier feels torn in half when he leaves California (Chapter 37). Ultimately, they prove the advice correct by finding a way to be together, selling his clinic and moving to California (Chapter 46).

  20. Sample answer: The ending is hopeful. Despite Lisa's worsening dementia, the family enjoys a peaceful outing and discovers hidden jewelry (Epilogue). Xavier sells his practice, moves to California, and proposes; the epilogue shows a stable marriage and a successful two-location veterinary practice. The love story survives the challenges, and even Lisa smiles at their love (Chapter 46). The bittersweet element is the ongoing caregiving, but the focus is on resilience and joy.